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Smoky Black Bean Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos

Poblanos are filled with quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa, cheddar, cumin, and cilantro.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

4 poblano peppers, halved and seeded
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400 F and brush the poblano halves with olive oil and salt.

Step 2

Bake the poblanos until just tender.

Step 3

Simmer the quinoa with vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt until tender.

Step 4

Stir the black beans, corn, salsa, and half the cheddar into the quinoa.

Step 5

Fill the poblanos, top with remaining cheddar, and bake until melted. Finish with cilantro.

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Servings

4

Timing

55 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Gluten-freePeanut-freeVegetarian